Driver/Operator - Firefighter (Airfield & HAZMAT)

About the role

KBR supports the operational needs of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base in Spain and several bases in Turkey, providing program management, civil engineering, morale, welfare and recreation support. This position is a firefighter assigned to drive and operate complex firefighting vehicles involved in airfield, structural firefighting, crash-rescue and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) operations, acting as a first responder to protect persons, property and the environment.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate fire department apparatus in emergency and non-emergency conditions, including pumpers, Quint ladder trucks, Mobile Water Supply (MWS) and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles
• Perform crash-rescue and structural firefighting, rescue personnel and give first aid before transport to a medical facility
• Maintain firefighting equipment and stations, respond to alarms and perform operational checks
• Provide Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) care and respond to accidents and emergencies
• Work at airfields handling aircraft with large fuel volumes, weapons or flammable/explosive cargo, and perform pre-fire planning of structures
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules, wear protective clothing and uniforms, and comply with respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs
• Participate in a mandatory physical fitness program and work under adverse conditions

Required profile

• High school diploma and a current driver's license
• 3+ years of firefighting experience in an organized fire protection function; at least 2 years in aircraft crash, fire and rescue services
• Pass a physical agility obstacle course
• Certifications: Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter, HAZMAT Operations, and apparatus operator certifications (Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, Pumper, MWS, Aerial); CPR and EMR; Munitions Fire Fighting course
• Ability to discern colors, contrast and depth; may work in the Fire Alarm Communications Center and be certified as a relief dispatcher

Required skills

• Driving and operating complex firefighting vehicles and knowledge of hydraulics and firefighting equipment
• Fire suppression, rescue and emergency incident techniques
• Knowledge of aircraft fuel, propellants and aircraft cockpit design and safety equipment
• Emergency first aid and communication equipment operation